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In This Issue:

Front Page
Senate Focuses on Housing Fix to Jump Start the Economy
Albany Builders Put Strength of Their Market in the News
EPA Releases Lead Paint Rule
Coast to Coast
Up With the Downpayment
Housing Forum
Health of Home Building Industry Key to Our Economy
Politics & Government
‘No Match’ Rule Reissued While Injunction Remains in Place
Plan to Attend the 2008 NAHB Legislative Conference
Economics & Finance
Eye on the Economy: Policy Support for Housing Needed
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builder’s Tip: A Tangle-Free Way to Unroll Electric Cable
Business Management
Four Simple Steps on How to Deal With Abusive Customers
Submit Comments by June 1 to Update ‘Performance Guidelines’
Technology
Home Automation Is a Smart Path to Going Green
Safety
Language Barriers Could Contribute to Job Site Fatalities
50Plus Housing
'EasyLiving Home' Program Appeals to 50+ Home Buyers
Remodelers
Women Remodelers Honored for Community Contributions
Remodelers’ Spring Board Preview
Design
Learn to Design for Today’s Market at Design Institute
Education
Earn Designations at NAHB Conferences in New Orleans
Education Calendar
Green Building
Record Crowd Expected at New Orleans Green Conference
Regulation
EPA Publishes Final Wetlands Mitigation Rule
Legal
Court Decisions Limit Scope of EPA Wetlands Rules
Key Deer at Center of Flood Insurance Court Battle
Labor
Gulfport Mayor Praises HBI’s Operation Reconstruct
Building Products
Kwikset Locks Can Be Re-Keyed in 30 Seconds
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
Glunt Scholar Puts Passion for Nature to Work on Storm Water
Applications for Herman J. Smith Scholarships Due May 5
Association News
Get Free ‘April Is New Homes Month,’ Resources Online Now
Rutenberg and Elliott Running for NAHB Vice President/Secretary
Spring Board Meeting Set for April 29-May 3 in Washington
'Interview Skills' Sold Out; Few 'Presentation Skills' Spots Remain
Renew or Join the Public Relations Exchange by April 15
Drive Away With a Shiny New $500 GM Private Offer
UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping
The Hertz Green Collection: Reserve and Conserve
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

Related Articles

Earn Designations at NAHB Conferences in New Orleans

Education Calendar

April 24

Spring Construction Forecast Conference

Washington, D.C.

April 29

Train the Trainer

Washington, D.C.

May 9-10

Green Building for Building Professionals

New Orleans, La.

May 11-13

National Green Building Conference

New Orleans, La.

May 14

Business Management for Building Professionals

New Orleans, La.

May 17

Selling to Active Adults

New Orleans, La.

May 18

Designing for the Active Adult

New Orleans, La.

May 18

Trends and Research Methods to Define the Active Adult Lifestyle

New Orleans, La.

May 18-20

Building Systems Councils Modular and Panel Plant Tour

Harrisburg, Pa.

May 19-21

Building for Boomers & Beyond: 50+ Housing Symposium

New Orleans, La.

June 1-3

Concrete Technologies Tour

Charlotte, N.C.

June 8-11

Design Institute

Las Vegas, Nev.

Aug. 5-9

Executive Officers Council Seminar

Providence, R.I

Sept. 3

Housing Credit Group Issues Forum

San Diego, Calif.

Oct. 3-5

National Conference on Membership

Des Moines, Iowa

Oct. 5-7

Sales and Marketing Exchange

Phoenix, Ariz.

Oct. 24-26

Custom Builder Symposium

Austin, Texas

Nov. 16-19

Building Systems Councils SHOWCASE

Memphis, Tenn.

Nov. 20-22

State and Local Government Affairs Conference

Memphis, Tenn.

Learn More About Upcoming Conferences and Designations

Interested in attending a University of Housing conference or learning more about NAHB designation programs? Visit www.nahb.org/notifyme, and sign up to receive more information.



Free NAHB Kit Gives Builders Back-to-Basics Tips to Navigate the Slowdown

What was once expected to be a relatively mild housing slump following three years of record new home construction and sales has given way to a significant downturn.

To help members navigate the uncharted waters of this slowdown, NAHB has compiled a comprehensive “Back to Basics” online toolkit — the best of the basics, the tried and true and the truly new. To access the toolkit, click here.

To access the “Back to Basics” toolkit, you must be an NAHB member and have a login to www.nahb.org. To create a login, go to www.nahb.org/login or click on the log-in button on the main menu bar.

For assistance, call the NAHB Member Service Center at 800-368-5242.


 

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